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Spring is a time for rebirth and warm temperatures, but nobody wants to get pollenized when they poke their head out of the house. Fortunately, I've set up my smart home to minimize the negative effects of pollen during each spring.

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I'm a longtime sufferer of pollen allergies. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, I live in the seventh-most-challenging city for pollen allergies. Before that, I spent a decade living in the number one pick. I take my war on pollen quite seriously, and here are a few things I do in my smart home to succeed against my allergies.